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DR. MELISSA MARIE ALVAREZ-DOWNING M.D.
NPI 1306068788
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Newark, NJ

Active since May 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
90 BERGEN ST FL 7, NEWARK, NJ 07103(972) 972-2400(973) 972-2988 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELISSA MARIE ALVAREZ-DOWNING M.D. (NPI 1306068788) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA10231000) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306068788
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA MARIE ALVAREZ-DOWNINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address90 BERGEN ST FL 7Newark, NJ 07103-2425
Mailing Address30 Bergen St Rm 1205Newark, NJ 07107-3000 · (973) 972-0037 · Fax (973) 972-0743
Phone(972) 972-2400
Fax(973) 972-2988
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2018
✔ NPI 1306068788 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10231000
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 25MA10231000 (NJ)
90 BERGEN ST FL 7, Newark, NJ 07103
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224202494
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180319000871
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310002
Location201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number310119
Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality44.89
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.69

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SABRINA LYNNE ALFASSA PA-C
Physician Assistant
90 BERGEN ST FL 7
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-8092

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Alvarez-downing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Alvarez-downing is 1306068788. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Where is Melissa Alvarez-downing located?

Melissa Alvarez-downing practices at 90 Bergen St Fl 7, Newark, NJ 07103. The listed phone number is (972) 972-2400.

What is Melissa Alvarez-downing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Melissa Alvarez-downing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Alvarez-downing is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Melissa Alvarez-downing affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Alvarez-downing is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and The University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Alvarez-downing was last updated on May 2, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.